SEMPER EADEM:

SEMPER EADEM: The Poisoning of Our Children (Nursing, Community Heath & Environmental Programs) Many people do not realize that lead poisoning has been a known health hazard for more than 2,000 years. It affects all aspects of human development and the damage is irreversible. Our children are the real victims. The cost is their future. As a society that values its children, this is a cost we can no longer afford to pay. Designed to be an educational resource for nursing, community health and environmental programs, SEMPER EADEM explores the affects of childhood lead poisoning and follows the efforts of the city of Rochester, New York to eradicate the epidemic by the year 2010.


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A PERFECT WORLD (2004)

What is perfection and why are so many of us striving to reach perfection in ourselves and our future children? Through interviews with a plastic surgeon and one of his patients, an egg donor and the director of Egg Donation, Inc., the co-founder of the Human Genome Project, people who are not happy with their imperfections, A PERFECT WORLD examines various procedures available to modern society in its ongoing search for perfection.
(TRT 23 min. DVD Only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)

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WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN (2004)

In this educational film, a woman in her 40’s living on a farm with her husband and teenage son is obligated take care of her dying mother-in-law, while her husband manages the farm. She then learns that she is pregnant and “avoids” telling her husband. How this woman deals with this dilemma will certainly spark discussion in a variety of classroom settings.
(TRT 13 min. DVD Only Price $99.95 S&H $8.95)

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UNSYNCABLES AT ANY AGE (2004)

Miriam, Lizzie, Penny and Ruth are senior women who are part of a winning synchronized swimming team. When we first meet, it is four weeks before the National competition in Florida,. Lizzie paints her gold medals to make them look better. Penny has managed to rope in her daughter Meredith to be a part of the team. Synchronized swimming managed to get Miriam through her chemotherapy. Ruth has to juggle a career and her family with the swimming. In UNSYNCABLES AT ANY AGE, we see how friendship and a love of synchronized swimming have kept these 4 energetic women healthy and still focused on the future looking forward to the next competition.
(TRT 26 MIN. DVD Only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)

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WHITE CANE AND WHEELS (2004)

How difficult would it be for a man with muscular dystrophy and a woman with retinitis pigmentosa to meet, fall in love and build a marriage that lasts 14 years and counting? For 40 years, Carmen was obsessed with becoming famous. She was a small theatre actress and talented dancer in spite of her disability. When she met Steven, she explains that Steven was the first person who she ever valued above her career. Steven’s muscular dystrophy increasingly limits his activities down to watching his beloved movies and listening to his music. It takes special effort to even so much as shave. But together, their personalities seem too large for their small apartment. Steven resents being stared at in public, and Carmen finds it endlessly frustrating running into obstacles. But their sense of humor, forgiveness, patience and understanding enable the soulmates to find happiness everyday.
(TRT 26 min. DVD Only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)

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SHOOTING STARS

Millions of people across the globe are HIV+, and the numbers continue to increase. Although treatments for AIDS have improved, there still is no cure for this devastating disease. Tragically, improved medications have created a false sense of security: risky sexual behaviors and consequent HIV infections are increasing, especially in young, urban populations, both straight and gay. Produced and directed by Roberta Pyzel, SHOOTING STARS is a lively and honest portrait of eight men in group therapy living with AIDS. With candidness and courage, humor and love for each other, the men in this group show us all the dimensions of AIDS at its deepest emotional/spiritual levels as well as its effects on basic day-to-day living. Powerful insights about living with a life-threatening illness give this film universal significance as well. It is as crucial today that AIDS and its real effects be taken seriously as it was in 1994 when the 8 men in this group were originally videotaped.
(57 min. DVD only Price $195.00 S&H $8.95)

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LITTLE CRIMINALS (2002)

Produced and directed by David Graham Scott, a heroin addict himself for 20 years, LITTLE CRIMINALS follow the fortunes and misfortunes of a group of addicts in Glascow, Scotland throughout 2001. The documentary, which has been used extensively by addiction agencies and psychiatrists throughout the U.K. offers viewers a gritty, uncompromising look at the small, dark world of heroin addicts. Scott, an award-winning documentary director with numerous broadcast credits has a reputation for taking on the most uncompromising and hard-edged documentary projects anywhere in U.K. or abroad.
(64 min. DVD only Price $195.00 S&H $8.95)
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HARD TO BELIEVE (2004)

(For Psychology & Mental Health programs) A person's Spirituality (whether or not it involves religious beliefs) influences strongly how they see themselves in the world and society. It is now recognised that peoples' Spirituality is an area that mental health services may have ignored or overlooked in the past. Some staff feel out of their depth in this area, some see such beliefs as being symptoms of mental ill health, and some may feel that religious beliefs have harmed people. It is also the case that some people from Faith communities lack knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, even though there is evidence that spiritual well-being is an integral part of good mental health. A documentary about spirituality and mental health, HARD TO BELIEVE tells the story of three service users, how their Spirituality was perceived by mental health services, and the role that Spirituality has played as part of their recovery. Produced in the UK by Mind In Croydin -- a significant provider of mental health services -- HARD TO BELIEVE explores models of good practice in terms of how mental health services can work better to meet peoples' spiritual needs and also how faith communities can develop a better understanding of mental health problems and thus support people in their community who may be experiencing such difficulties. (55 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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VISIBLE MEMORIES (2004)

The issue of self-injury is surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. Such behaviour is often labelled as attention seeking or, mistakenly, as attempted suicide. Produced in the UK by Mind In Croydin -- a significant provider of mental health services -- VISIBLE MEMORIES allows people who self-injure to describe their experiences. They tell us some of the reasons why they self-injure and what approaches they find helpful or unhelpful. Setting self-injury in a more general context of self-harm, the film argues that such behaviour is a valid coping mechanism for dealing with internal emotional distress, and that consequently, the challenge for those who do not self-injure is to come to terms with their own feelings in relating to those who do. (27 min. DVD only Price $179.95 S&H $8.95)
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WONDROUS HEALING (2004)

Students will have the opportunity to explore the power of belief and trance states on healing in a new documentary produced by Emily Edwards, professor in the Department of Broadcasting and Cinema at UNCG. The 55-minute film is a joint project between Edwards and Dr. Jim McClenon, a sociology professor at Elizabeth City State University. Edwards directed and produced the film, which was inspired by McClenon's book, also called “Wondrous Healing.” The documentary explores phenomena such as hypnotic and placebo effects, extrasensory perception and 'hallucinations of bereavement,' in which those who have lost loved ones have claimed the dead have visited them in the afterlife. More than 100 people were interviewed, including medical doctors and lawyers. "I hope this film helps people understand this important component to health," McClenon said. "It's more than surgery and taking drugs. There is a psychological component and it is linked to spirituality." (55 min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H 8.95)
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WHAT'S SO FUNNY? (2004)

(for Women's Studies & Nursing Programs) Produced & directed by Sandra Longo, WHAT'S SO FUNNY? is a documentary about a transformation of epic proportions. When Jessica Fischer moved to New york city in 2000 to pursue a career in entertainment, she weighed over 300 pounds. While this might be limiting to other aspiring actresses, Jessica was able to find a niche for herself in stand up comedy and began performing at clubs around the city. At the same time, Jessica began to seriously consider getting a gastric bypass in the hope of overcoming her lifelong battle with obesity. WHAT'S SO FUNNY? follows Jessica's difficult journey after the surgery. Not only does she lose the weight, she also loses her drive and ability to perform comedy, which she perceived as her ticket in the world of show business. So while the physical transformation is remarkable, Jessica's emotional challenges prove to be more life changing. (74 min. DVD only Price $189.95 S&H $8.95)
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LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH

(For Sociology, Psychology & Family Studies Programs)
Transracial adoption is one of the most contested issues in adoption. Should people be able to adopt children of another race? Produced by InFactuation Productions in the U.K.. LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH sets out to give it's audience first hand experience of what it is like to be transracially adopted by profiling three young adult adoptees all from different racial backgrounds with three different stories to tell.
(30 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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GETTING OFF (2005)

(For Women's Studies, Human Sexuality & Psychology Programs)
A gut-wrenching confessional that mixes sex and emotional violence with insight and redemption, GETTING OFF is a remarkable film from Director Julie Lynch that explores the dark side of sexuality from a woman's perspective. Lynch, who abandoned a career on Wall Street to pursue a career in film, describes GETTING OFF as a psychological drama about what its like to be a woman who doesn't own her own body. The story of a rape survivor, GETTING OFF is both provocative and sensitive, as it exposes the truth about women's relationships to sex, to men, and to each other. "I think every female undergraduate should watch this [film]. After doing this for so many years, you come in contact with so many different victims. To me this just really captured it."--Capt. Bob Staehle, Operations Commander, University of South Florida Police Department/ Nudity, Adult Language & Violence
(83 min. DVD only Price $199.95 S&H $8.95)
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A MIND OF HER OWN (2005)

(For Education, Psychology & Health Sciences)
Inspired by a true story, the award-winning British film A MIND OF HER OWN tells the poignant and moving story of a talented and determined young woman whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her her best friend, has never been one to give up despite being advised by her parents and school teachers to be more realistic and pursue something less academically strenuous. Against all odds, she remains determined to achieve her ambition, refusing to settle for anything less.
(91 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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THE QUIET WAR (2007)

(For Women's Studies & Health Sciences Programs)
Produced by Affinity Films, THE QUIET WAR is the 3rd film in The Between Us Project which is dedicated to breast cancer. The purposes of THE QUIET WAR are to acknowledge the battle women are waging against metastatic breast cancer, to provide support comfort in seeing strong women facing their disease, and to empower women with 148 minutes of state-of-the-art information, including: 5 women speaking candidly about their personal challenges in facing advanced breast cancer; 3 experts answering questions, ; and an in-depth conversation about hospice care.
Other programs by Maryanne Galvin
(148 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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FROM THE BODY CAGE (2007)

(For Health Sciences & Women's Studies Programs)
From the Body Cage offers an insider's view to the paradoxical logic of bulimia nervosa. It is the first film on eating disorders made by insiders to the issue – and the first film to attempt a portrayal of the sheer state of mind of a sufferer. Highly experimental, the film uses actors, music and text in a collage like structure, constituting a visual poem that exposes the very emotions of eating disorders. But there is also a universal aspect to the story as the struggles portrayed in FROM THE BODY CAGE represent eternal human struggles: defining and losing one's sense of self, feeling judged, trying to be the best one can be and fearing the emergence of one's evil alter ego. It is this aspect that makes it ultimately possible for anyone to empathize, and almost forget for a second that it is all about food. Or - is it? Praised by Eating Disorder Prevention Programs, the film captures the private psychological battles seen by experts in many of the college students see suffering from bulimia.
(28 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H 8.95)
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YYoga (2008)

(For Health Sciences & Behavioral Studies Programs)
Produced by Arthur Klein, YYoga is a sentimental documentary that illuminates the proactice and philosophy of yoga, taking viewers on a voyeuristic journey through the producer's personal love affair with the American yoga scene. The producer takes his camera to to visit teachers, studios and students rather from Santa Monica's Power Yoga, to yoga in a South Central LA elementary school, demonstrating the diversity of people affected by the practice of yoga. The film is not a how-to manual. Rather YYoga puts yoga under a microscope with interviews with teachers and students and their anecdotal stories of how and why they practice yoga, their relationship with yoga, and how yoga has transformed their lives.
(88 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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UNSPOKEN (2007)

(For Behavioral Studies & Health Sciences Programs)
The 4th in a series of well-produced documentaries from mental health services provider Mind in Croydon in the UK, UNSPOKEN is a film about sex, relationships and mental health. Although mental health problems may interfere with peoples' sexual functions and practitioners are aware that psychiatric medication can interfere with sexual function, service users often feel that these matters are ignored or discounted. At a time when there is such an emphasis on promoting equality, working towards recovery and overcoming stigma, UNSPOKEN argues the importance of discussing matters openly, challenging poor proactice and recognizing and celbrating progress.
(27 min. DVD only Price $219.95 S&H $8.95)
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WHERE LIFE IS (2008)

(For Health Sciences & Behavioral Sciences)
As Operation Freedom enters its 6th years, the domestic legacy is now the return home for those who have been injured during their service to America. WHERE LIFE IS 3 severely wounded veterans pursuing sport as a means of rehabilitation to civilian life. The film follows these veterans as they run, bike and swim fir the very first time. It is a portrait of their courag e and a look into their lives as they attempt to overcome their injuries with the help of family, friends and sport.
(27 min. DVD only Price $219. 95 S&H $8.95)
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THE JEWS OF VIENNA: 100 YEARS OF HI

THE JEWS OF VIENNA: 100 YEARS OF HISTORY (2002)
(For European Studies, Jewish Studies & Religious Studies)
More than 50 years after The Holocaust, this Austrian Documentary examines the history of the Jews in Vienna. It is a story of alternating toleration and expulsion dating back to the 10th Century when the first Jewish community in Vienna began. Vienna's unique culture owes much to its Jewish residents. Vienna's Jews like Sigmund Freud, Theodore Herzl, Gustav Mahler, as well as numerous writers, painters and architects are discussed in the film. Even the celebrated Johanne Strauus had Jewish ancestors who influenced his music. Former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek and Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal remember Vienna Jews who were victims of the Nazis and find hope in today's generation of Austrians.
(30 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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I AM AN ARTIST (2009)

(For Art, Health Science & Education Programs)
I'm an Artist tells the story of the often hidden children of our times-students with learning disabilities. The film follows several junior and high school students with Down's syndrome, autism, or behavior issues who collaborate with their dedicated art teacher to create artwork for their first big art gallery exhibition. The documentary offers an inside view into life at a special needs school by following the kids to their prom, field day and senior trip. The heart of the film lies with the art teacher, Mary Jo, whose unwavering enthusiasm and support for her students show that children with learning disabilities can achieve more growth than most people believe possible. (62 min. DVD only Price $229.95 S&H $8.95)
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